ladleful

English

Etymology

From Middle English ladelful, ladel-ful; equivalent to ladle +‎ -ful.

Noun

ladleful (plural ladlefuls or ladlesful)

1. (cooking) A sufficient quantity to fill a ladle.

   Coordinate terms: bowlful, spoonful

   • 2007 March 21, “Recipe: Risotto al Barolo”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Add wine and a ladleful of hot stock and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed.